Cliffs of Moher coastal trail to remain closed for 2025 tourist season

Cliffs of Moher coastal trail to remain closed for 2025 tourist season

Cliffs of Moher trail, a key visitor attraction in Co Clare, is set to remain closed, or at least partially inaccessible, for the 2025 tourist season due to safety concerns. The Cliffs of Moher, which welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors last year, will see its coastal walking trail remain out of action after a Sport … Read more

Diageo raises pint prices again: Guinness and other draught beers see price increase

Diageo raises pint prices again: Guinness and other draught beers see price increase

Diageo has implemented another price increase on its popular draught beers today, marking the fourth such increase in just two years. The price hike affects several well-known brands including Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, and Hophouse 13. The base price increase amounts to six cents per pint (excluding VAT) for most products, while Guinness 0.0 sees a … Read more

Google plans massive interactive mural for Dublin headquarters

Google plans massive interactive mural for Dublin headquarters

Google Ireland has submitted plans for a 705-square-meter interactive mural spanning seven stories at its European headquarters in Dublin 4. The ‘Urban Growth’ installation would combine traditional art with augmented reality technology. Artist Sean Atmos, known for creating Ireland’s largest murals, will lead the project at South Bank House on Barrow Street. The mural will … Read more

Rare celestial display: Four planets visible in Irish skies until late February

Rare celestial display: Four planets visible in Irish skies until late February

A spectacular astronomical event is set to grace Irish skies from tonight, with four planets becoming visible to the naked eye in a rare alignment that will last until February 27. Saturn, Venus, Jupiter, and Mars will be visible stretching across the southern sky from west to east, according to Blackrock Castle Observatory’s resident astronomer … Read more

Ryanair renews call for two-drink limit at airport bars to curb disruption

Ryanair renews call for two-drink limit at airport bars to curb disruption

Ryanair has reiterated its appeal for airport bars to limit passengers to two alcoholic drinks, arguing that such a measure would ensure “a safer travel experience for passengers and crews.” The airline believes excessive drinking before flights is a significant factor contributing to disruptive behavior onboard. This renewed call comes as Ryanair steps up its … Read more

NASA probe survives record-breaking close pass to the sun

NASA probe survives record-breaking close pass to the sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has successfully completed its closest-ever approach to the sun, coming within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface while traveling at an extraordinary speed of 430,000 miles per hour on Christmas Eve. The spacecraft, which potentially faced temperatures reaching 982C during its daring approach, has sent back a signal confirming it’s … Read more

RTÉ halts €2m Cork studio sale during search for new location

RTÉ halts €2m Cork studio sale during search for new location

RTÉ has withdrawn its Cork regional studios from the property market as it continues efforts to find a new production facility in Cork city centre. The national broadcaster has confirmed that its Father Mathew Street property, valued at approximately €2 million, is no longer available for sale while it evaluates options for its future presence … Read more

Sheela Palace opens doors to new resto-bar at Liffey Valley Complex

Sheela Palace opens doors to new resto-bar at Liffey Valley Complex

Dublin-based restaurant Sheela Palace opened a new resto-bar at the Liffey Valley Complex in Clondalkin last week. The grand opening event marked the debut of this upscale resto-bar, attracting locals and visitors alike with promises of live music, great food, and an unmatched dining experience. Guests were welcomed to explore a multi-cuisine buffet boasting over … Read more

Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania

Dublin expands video portal network to include two cities in Poland and Lithuania

Dublin City Council has announced the expansion of its innovative video portal network to include Vilnius in Lithuania and Lublin in Poland. Originally established as a video link between Dublin and New York, this portal now allows people in Dublin to connect with residents of these two Eastern European cities in real-time. The portals provide … Read more

Authorities to monitor Irish social media for illegal streaming activity

Dodgy box crackdown: Authorities to monitor Irish social media for illegal streaming activity

Authorities in Ireland are stepping up efforts to crack down on the use of illegal streaming devices, commonly known as “dodgy boxes”, by monitoring social media channels. This initiative is being led by the Federation Against Copyright Theft (Fact) in collaboration with Crimestoppers, an independent crime-detection organization. Recent reports indicate that more than one in … Read more

Ritty Saigo crowned Miss Kerala Ireland 2024

Ritty Saigo crowned Miss Kerala Ireland 2024

Ritty Saigo has been crowned as the winner of Miss Kerala Ireland 2024. The competition, which marked the first-ever Malayalee beauty pageant held in Ireland, saw Jinu Maria Varghese and Shiny Jose securing second and third places, respectively. The event took place on August 17 at Dublin’s Scientology Auditorium and was organized by Nammude Ireland … Read more

Ireland likely to witness Perseid meteor shower and possible Aurora tonight

Ireland likely to witness Perseid meteor shower and possible Aurora tonight

Met Eireann announced on Tuesday that tonight could offer stargazers in Ireland “some opportunity” to witness the Perseid meteor shower and, potentially, the aurora borealis. The Irish meteorological service reported that conditions will be optimal in the eastern part of the country, with clear skies forecast. The Perseid meteor shower, known for its swift and … Read more

Mayor Baby Perepadan Unveils Poster for CityWest Malayali Association's Onam Celebration

Mayor Baby Perepadan Unveils Poster for CityWest Malayali Association’s Onam Celebration

Mayor Baby Perepadan unveiled the first poster for the CityWest Malayali Association’s Onam celebration program, Athapoom Nulli. The poster release took place during a meeting with committee members at CityWest. The 2024 Onam celebrations, organized by the CityWest Malayali Association (MIC), will be held at the Perrystown Community Center on 21st Assam. A diverse range … Read more